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On 11 February, European industry leaders and policymakers will meet in Antwerp for the European Industry Summit to discuss the future of Europe’s industrial competitiveness, resilience and sustainability. The Summit comes at a crucial moment as the EU seeks to reconcile ambitious climate objectives with the need for growth, investment and quality jobs.

The event is closely linked to the Antwerp Declaration, a joint appeal from European industry calling for competitiveness to be placed at the core of EU policymaking. The Declaration, which was co-signed by FIEC in 2024, highlights the need for a clear and coherent industrial strategy, simpler regulation, affordable energy, investment certainty and a level playing field for European companies.

For the construction sector, the Summit is highly relevant, as its outcomes will influence the conditions for investment, skills development and the delivery of Europe’s green transition and infrastructure priorities.